Destination Experience Intern - Spring 2027

Visit Indy•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1923, Visit Indy has proudly served as the city’s official sales and marketing organization, a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy, it's our job to promote the city of Indianapolis. And that job has never been easier, more energizing or more rewarding than it is right now. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level, we're reveling in the opportunity to show our city off. Applications set to close on Monday, October 26, 2026. The purpose of the Destination Experience Intern is to assist the Destination Experience department in daily tasks and special projects to ensure the overall satisfaction of clients with Indy as their event destination. The Destination Experience intern will work approximately 20 hours per week. All Visit Indy team members reflect the organization’s “3 Ps” culture – productive, positive and progressive.

Requirements

Enrollment in an event management, tourism, hospitality, or related degree program required
Completion of at least three semesters of a degree program
Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to make recommendations to effectively solve problems, using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interact with a variety of managers, employees, candidates, vendors, and the general public, both on a one-on-one basis and in groups
Ability to take initiative and work independently

Nice To Haves

A student member of a collegiate chapter of a professional organization preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Support Destination Experience daily activities as assigned
Support logistics planning of client site visits
Plan a team neighborhood exploration to build firsthand knowledge of local experiences
Enhance, develop, and maintain Destination Experience tools and resources through research and data maintenance
Organize quarterly Restaurant & Venue updates
Develop & maintain departmental calendar including event resume distribution, amenity needs, pre-cons & welcome receptions
Participate in Destination Experience team meeting and partner meetings as needed
Assist Destination Experience Project Specialist with departmental objectives
Assist Visitor Services in management and staffing of city info desks
Conduct industry research to ensure the Destination Experience team is staying ahead of competing markets
Performs other duties as assigned.